Random Interesting Facts and Trivia About Whoopi Goldberg (19 items)

(#12) She's Dyslexic

Growing up, Whoopi struggled to read and write due to her undiagnosed dyslexia. According to Goldberg, dyslexia wasn't a well-understood disorder during her youth, causing many to label her "dumb" or "slow."

Although her dyslexia forced Whoopi out of school and onto welfare, she didn't let her disability stop her. She is a fierce advocate for assisted education for those who struggle with the learning disability and has been quite vocal about her experiences in order to inspire others.
(#13) She's The Executive Producer Of A Transgender Modeling Reality Show

Whoopi is the executive producer of a reality television show called Strut for Oxygen. The reality series focuses on transgender models in an effort to challenge beauty and gender stereotypes. Goldberg had this to say about the project:

"This show is important right now, because for all of the positive advances the community has made and continues to make, transgender is still a hot-button word that gets people hysterical. People tend to focus on the stereotype instead of the person, and this series will give viewers a unique opportunity to spend time with real people who are struggling with the same challenges we all face as we make our way through the world. You may even be surprised to discover that you have been seeing and interacting with transgender men and women in ways you didn’t even realize."
(#17) She's A Shoe-a-holic

Whoopi is a self-professed shoe-a-holic. The comedian can't resist a good pair of shoes, and the more outrageous they are, the better. Goldberg flaunts her extensive footwear collection on a daily basis via social media. Every day, she'll post a pic of her shoes. And somehow, they manage to get more extravagant every time.
(#7) She's Been Married Three Times

Whoopi has been married three times. Her ex-husbands were: Alvin Martin, David Claessen, and Lyle Trachtenberg. But the comedian asserts she never truly loved any of them.

"I suppose you have to actually be in love with the person you marry. You have to be committed to them. I don’t have that commitment. I’m committed to my family. No [I wasn’t in love with my husbands]. It’s the truth. I wanted to feel normal and it seemed to me if I was married, I’d have a much more normal life," she shared.

Whoopi has vowed never to get married again following her three failed relationships.
(#19) She's Not Afraid To Share Controversial Opinions

Whoopi Goldberg has gotten herself into some hot waters for her controversial statements on the equally controversial The View. She is always willing to engage with those that don't share her viewpoints, particularly when it comes to her more conservative co-hosts.
(#1) She Used To Be A Phone Sex Operator

Before she got her big break, Whoopi made a lucrative living by working as a phone sex operator. Whoopi revealed her racy past in a segment on The View as she defended herself against her co-host's presumptive conclusions.

"When I was younger, the money was great. See now, people would know my voice," she said.